Managing the Price of College. SUNY NEW PALTZ Office of Financial Aid

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1 Managing the Price of College SUNY NEW PALTZ Office of Financial Aid

2 OVERVIEW OF PRESENTATION Key trends in costs and funding Traditional and Non-Traditional ways of paying for college How to determine student aid eligibility Understanding the costs of college Financing options and other resources Establishing a family plan to lessen anxiety and manage college costs The future of your investment

3 Key Trends in Costs and Funding College costs are increasing Cuts to federal and state programs continue Financial aid program funding is remaining flat which leaves families with large unmet need Extremely minimal university grant aid

5 SUNY New Paltz s Major Grant Programs PELL Grant Must have an EFC between $0-$5,198 Maximum award is $5,775 for year Minimum award is $581 for year Received by approximately 32% of students NYS TAP Grant Based on NYS net taxable income Income limit of less than $80,000 NYS net taxable income Maximum award is $5,165 for a dependent student and $3,025 for an independent student Minimum award is $500 Received by 42% of fulltime students

6 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Regardless of income, all families are generally eligible to participate in the following programs. Direct Student Loans: $2,750 per semester or $5,500 per year (Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized). Amounts increase for subsequent years of study. Direct Parent (PLUS) Loans: Parents may borrow up to the cost of education minus all other financial aid received.

7 CONTINUED New Paltz Time Payment Plan: Families may divide semester direct costs over a four to five month period. Part-Time Employment: Jobs are available and located both on and off campus for students to earn funds to assist with personal expenses throughout the year: Exploring Scholarship Opportunities Presentation and Free Scholarship Search on the Internet:

8 HOW IS FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY DETERMINED?

9 Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA

10 FAFSA You must submit a FAFSA at to be considered for financial aid Apply for New York State aid (TAP Grant) via the FAFSA or at Your FAFSA information determines your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

11 EXPECTED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION (EFC) EFC is determined by: Parent s income and assets Student s income and assets Size of family Number of children in college Annual Cost minus EFC = Financial Need

19 OTHER RESOURCES *TAX BENEFITS DEDUCTIONS: Up to $4,000 for higher education expenses. TAX CREDITS: Up to $2,000 for the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit (per family) or up to $2,500 per student for the American Opportunity Tax Credit. Only one of these tax credits can be taken. *Subject to various income limits, etc (Contact your tax advisor) Details about Tax Benefits are also at

20 BORROWING TO FINANCE YOUR EDUCATION MAKES SENSE IF YOU Take your studies seriously Graduate on time Pay back your loan on time

21 TYPES OF EDUCATION LOANS Federal Loan Programs Non-Federal

22 DIRECT STUDENT LOANS (for undergraduate students) Subsidized Unsubsidized Low-interest Based on need Federal government pays interest while student is in school (fixed at 4.66%) Low-interest Not based on need Student is responsible for interest while in school Current interest rate is fixed at 4.66%

23 DIRECT PARENT LOANS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS For parents of dependent students Borrow up to entire cost of college less financial aid awarded No adverse credit Current interest rate is fixed at 7.21%

24 PRIVATE LOANS A private loan is in the student s name, not based on financial need. Loan is based on the student s credit. Most will need a co-borrower. The student can borrow up to the cost of attendance minus all other financial aid. The interest rate and terms of the loan vary from lender to lender. Should be a last resort option.

25 YOUR PLAN TO MANAGE COSTS Estimate costs to be paid and when Determine student aid available Estimate family resources available Discuss options to finance balance due Agree on a plan and share responsibility

26 THE FUTURE QUESTION: ANSWER: WHAT IS YOUR COLLEGE EDUCATION? YOUR EDUCATION IS AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT!

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